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Rajasthan Forts and Palaces
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Rajasthan is blended with historical monuments and Rajasthan forts and palaces are famous throughout the world. The forts and palaces depict the excellent architecture of the Raputana era which you love to see. There are forts and palaces in every city of Rajasthan and some of them are namely Amber Fort in Jaipur also known as the Amer Fort which is the excellent example of the mughal architecture, Chittorgarh Fort, City Palace in jaipur, City Palace in Udaipur, Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur, Jaisalmer Fort, Junagarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur. These are the must to visit forts and palaces in Rajasthan. For any more details feel free to contact us. |
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Amber (pronounced Amer) is situated about 11 kilometres from Jaipur and was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted in the plains to present day Jaipur.
The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. ....
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Chittorgarh Fort is situated at a distance of 175 km to the east of the Udaipur city of Rajasthan. In the past, the fort comprised of one of the most desired seats of power in India. The fort is believed to have been named after Chitrangad Maurya. It is said that the Chittorgarh Fort was given to Bappa Rawal.....
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Located in the heart of the walled city, The City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh.
He left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture, art and craft structure in the city. ....
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City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the construction of the palace but succeeding Maharanas added several palaces and structures to the complex retained a surprising uniformity to the design.
The entry to the Palace is from the Hati Pol, the Elephant gate. ....
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Fateh Prakash Palace counts amongst the popular tourist attractions of the Udaipur city of Rajasthan. This palace is a part of the City Palace complex, which dates back to the early 20th century, the time when Maharana Fateh Singhji used to rule over Udaipur...
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Jaisalmer Fort, also known as the Sonar Quila (Golden Fort), is situated on the outskirts of the Jaisalmer city of Rajasthan.
The fort was so named since it is situated amidst the golden vastness of the desert sand.The golden hues of the desert ambience, along with the setting rays of the sun....
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Junagarh Fort is situated in the Bikaner city of Rajasthan, quite near the public park. The fort is a splendid piece of architecture and is adorned with towers that seem to be soaring into the sky. Junagarh Fort was built under the aegis of Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of the Mughal Emperor Akbar....
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Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries.
A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below....
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Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the most popular edifices of the Jodhpur city of Rajasthan. It is situated on top of a hill known as Chittar Hill, which is believed to be the highest point in the city.
It is because of this location that the Umaid Bhawan Palace was called the 'Chittar Palace' at the time of its construction. ....
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